Climate Change Data

Manifattura Valcismon S.p.A

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Renewable Energy Share:72% (Italian HQ in 2021)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Carbon Footprint Reduction
  • Waste and Packaging Management
  • Ethical Supply Chain
  • Social Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

  • 72% of electricity at Italian HQ from self-produced renewable energy (photovoltaic panels) in 2021; goal of 100% green electricity by 2025.
  • 70% of polybags for product packaging made with 100% recycled plastic (FW21 collection); goal of 100% recycled plastic by 2022.
  • Shopping bags at Italian retail store made with 100% recycled and FSC-certified paper.
  • Implementation of UNI EN ISO 14001 environmental management system by 2022.
  • All new vehicles added to the group's fleet will be electric and/or hybrid starting in 2022.

Social Achievements

  • Employee turnover rate below EU average (5.23%) in 2021.
  • 215 hours of health and safety training delivered to 92 employees at Italian HQ and warehouses in 2021.
  • Various employee wellbeing initiatives: gym and garden, company events, supplementary health insurance, etc.
  • Partnerships supporting various social causes (e.g., men's mental health, sports accessibility, refugees).

Governance Achievements

  • Implementation of a sustainability module in PLM system to improve data-based approach on suppliers and materials choices.
  • Procedures for ISO 9001 certification to be completed by H1 2022.
  • MVC Group Code of Ethics implemented for suppliers.

Climate Goals & Targets

Short-term Goals:
  • Achieve 100% green electricity in all branches by 2025.
  • Implement 100% recycled plastic in polybags by 2022.

Environmental Challenges

  • Reducing waste from fabric processing and warehouse stocks.
  • Increasing the percentage of suppliers with environmental or social certifications.
  • Improving the quantity of PFC-Free DWR solutions while maintaining excellent hydrophobic properties of clothes.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Research and development of solutions to re-evaluate waste produced.
  • Setting SMART goals to increase the rate of suppliers with environmental or social certifications by 2022.
  • Ongoing research for PFC-Free DWR solutions.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • MVC Group Code of Ethics
  • Compliance with EU REACH standards
  • Preference for geographically proximate service providers

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Karpos Rina Bag (upcycled fabrics)